[TR] Early TR4 windshield cap and cockpit trim

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Using my scientifically-calibrated, unused, refrigerator magnet I tested the
cap on CT1272L and found some magnetic pull. But only about half of what I
felt from the windshield  frame. I also tested it on the chrome of my '66
Dodge Dart S/W and found a much stronger magnetic pull than the TR4's
windshield cap. I'm afraid I've never paid close enough attention to answer
the other questions.
 
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From: "nwolf at u.washington.edu" <nwolf at u.washington.edu>
To:
triumphs at autox.team.net
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 7:46:29 PM
Subject: [TR]
Early TR4 windshield cap and cockpit trim

Hi everybody
  It's been a while
since we had any early-TR4 questions, so here goes.
  On the "very early"
cars, according to Piggot, the windshield cap and cockpit perimeter trim
pieces were chrome-plated brass.  This changed quickly to the much more common
anodized aluminum pieces.
  I have located what might be an early
chrome-plated windshield cap, and I need a little help:

1. Are the early
pieces magnetic at all?  Piggot says it's brass under there, so there should
not be any attraction... but I've heard it said on this list that the parts
are actually chrome-plated steel.  The seller says he's not sure if there is
any attraction or not.  Maybe it's stainless steel?
2. Are there any visual
differences between the early and later parts, other than shinyness?  (I have
seen this on a couple of early cars... too bad I wasn't paying closer
attention)
3. When did the switch to aluminum occur?
4. What's an early
windshield cap worth?

  Thanks!
-Nick
Seattle, WA
'62-ish TR4 (probably
'61... long story)
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